Great Location, with plenty of dinning options around the hotel. Located close Pride of Paddington Pub which I enjoyed very much. Staff was friendly and outgoing, and made sure my first experience outside the US was positive. Served me well for my two day excursion to London, and I would highly recommend the Shaftesbury Metropolis London Hotel in Hyde Park for anyone looking for a nice clean room for a quick outing in London.

Overall: From the moment we arrived until the minute we left, the hotel staff were helpful, polite, accommodating and pleasant. The room is small but large enough to accommodate two people, each with a large suitcase. The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed amenities such as bottled water, tea and coffee maker in room, and a couple of cookies.
Bathroom: There was plenty of hot water for showers plus two shelves above the sink to place toiletries. The bathroom is equipped with a good hair dryer, shampoo, bath gel, shower cap and more. The towels are large. The bathroom is small and there is not much room to move around. Robes are provided, although you may have a laugh if they don't quite fit.
Location: The best part is how close Paddington Station is. This is a plus because the Heathrow Express to Paddington station (15 minutes) puts you within a half block from the hotel. What a great location!
Electronics: Initially could not turn off wall TV. The remote did not work and we could not find the turn off switch on the TV. However, it was fixed the next day. There is free WiFi. No connection problems during our stay.

The Blakemore is the best London hotel we have stayed in. Ideal for bus routes into and around the City. Room was excellent, staff very friendly and helpful, and the Continental breakfast was great. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

Joan from Cheshire

Residing in one of Londons most sought after locations Blakemore Hyde Park is a beautifully appointed 4 star hotel ideally …More

Pocket Guide: London Paddington 4 stars Hotels

This lively residential and business area borders Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens where you can stroll along canalside streets and check out the houseboats and historic Victorian homes. Plentiful shopping opportunities exist at Queensway and Oxford Street. Paddington Station, a 19th century building, provides a gateway to towns in the west of England, including Oxford, Windsor, Bath and Bristol.

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